The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is a non-Government Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.
A Registered Nurse – Client Coordinator within the Community Services team at SWAMS ensures the ongoing provision of the highest standards of care to clients of the service through the provision of community services and health education. SWAMS staff strive to implement best practice Community Services care and to coordinate multidisciplinary care planning, internal and external referral, including referral for specialist care and allied health.
This role is not your typical clinical RN role and is NOT based at the SWAMS clinic. You will be working within an Allied Health team (based at our Wellington Street office) that provides support to the Aged Care Services at SWAMS with a primary focus on Aged Care Management (Support at Home). This role will see you regularly out in community meeting with our clients. This role is open to applicants who are interested in part time hours (up to 25 hours per week). This includes:
- Provide relationship-based care management to older clients and their carers/families using a person-centered, rights-based and culturally safe approach.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop individualised care plans that incorporate client goals, cultural needs, risk factors, wellness and reablement, Assistive Technology (AT) and Home Modifications where applicable.
- Deliver ongoing care management activities, including monthly monitoring/contacts and care plan review at least annually or when needs change.
- Coordinate and navigate services across support streams; liaise with providers, community agencies and SWAMS teams to ensure timely, tailored supports.
- Escalate or integrate clinical interventions as needed, applying advanced RN skills when client needs exceed general care management scope.
- Maintain accurate documentation, budgets and records for aged care participants in accordance with program and organisational requirements.
About you:
You will be a passionate Registered Nurse who is looking to work within a NFP that directly supports the local Aboriginal families and community. You will also have the following:
- Registered Nurse
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people
- A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs
It would also be beneficial but not essential to have the following experience:
• Experience in Community or Aboriginal Health
Why work at SWAMS?
In addition to above award wages & ongoing training/learning opportunities SWAMS offers:
- NFP Salary packaging of up to $18,550 – salary package options including rent, mortgage, meals & entertainment.
- 17.5% leave loading on all annual leave – have more money for your holidays
- 5 weeks annual leave and extra paid leave over the Xmas shut down period
- Benefit – AHPRA registration is funded by SWAMs
- Discounted gym memberships
- Paid uniforms
- Use of SWAMS vehicle for all client visits
Not only that, but you will also leave your day with a sense of pride and know that what you are doing is directly impacting the lives in our community.
For Information
For further information about this position, please telephone the Human Resources Officer on (08) 9797 8111 during normal business hours.
To Apply
At SWAMS, child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people, with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.
In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: HR@SWAMS.com.au . We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.
